A critical early step in designing an EHR is to develop a(n) in which the
characteristics of each data element are defined.
A. Accreditation manual
B. Core content
C. Continuity of care record
D. Data dictionary
➹➹➹: D) Data dictionary
Once hospital discharge abstract systems were developed and their ability to
provide comparative data to hospitals was established, it became necessary to
develop:
,A. Data sets
B. Data elements
C. Electronic data interchange
D. Bills of mortality
➹➹➹: A) Data sets
In healthcare, data sets serve two purposes. The first is to identify data elements
tobe collected about each patient. The second is to:
A. Provide uniform data definitions
B. Guide efforts toward computerization
C. Determine statistical formulas
D. Provide a research database
➹➹➹: A) Provide uniform data defintions
A health information technician is responsible for designing a data collection form
to collect data on patients in an acute-care hospital. The first resource that she
should useis:
,A. UHDDS
B. UACDS
C. MDS
D. ORYX
➹➹➹: A) UHDDS
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the common healthcare data sets
such as UHDDS and UACDS?
A. They define minimum data elements to be collected
B. They provide a complete and exhaustive list of data elements that must be
collected
C. They provide a framework for data collection to which an individual facility can
adddata items
D. The federal government recommends, but does not mandate, implementation
ofmost of the data sets
➹➹➹: B) They provide a complete and exhaustive list of data elements that must
becollected
, In a paper-based system, the completion of the chart is monitored in a special area
of the HIM department called the file.
A. Incomplete record
B. Permanent
C. Temporary
D. Remote storage
➹➹➹: A) Incomplete record
Consider the following sequence of numbers. What filing system is being used if
these numbers represent the health record numbers of three records filed together
within the filing system?
36-45-99
37-45-99
38-45-99
A. Straight numerical
B. Terminal digit
C. Middle digit
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Hosmerit. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
